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Monument record MWX43645 - WWII barrage balloon site, Walmer
Summary
WWII barrage balloon site visible in 1942, but not 1946, located in Walmer. The site was comprised of a total of 19 ditches. One central ditch was surrounded by a ring of eight ditches, then by an incomplete wider ring of six ditches. Three further ditches, of the same form as those set in rings, were located to the SW. The site was no longer visible in 2003.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TR 37823 50012 (89m by 81m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35SE |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | WALMER, DOVER, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<3> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3750 14-AUG-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <3> SWX15711 Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3750 14-AUG-2003.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)
Record last edited
Oct 1 2013 11:39AM